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What You Need To Know Before You Start

• Word 2008 supports the new Office Open XML format (.docx) and defaults to saving all files in this format.
• To Change the default (.docx) format in Word click here
  

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• This version will look much different from the Word 2004 version, but the tools are all still available.
• You can customize your toolbar using view>toolbars or use the formatting palate which is similar to the native mac applications.
• When you Create a New Blank Document there are a variety of features to help students format document elements like coverpages, table of content, headers, footers, and bibliographies.
• Publishing Layout provides a variety of templates for brochures, flyers, invitations, etc.
• Creating a New Notebook allows students to organize their work with tabs, record audio notes.
• Students can drop pictures in any word document format to enhance their work.

Where Can I Find More Information?

• I want my students to create a pamphlet, certificate, newsletter, etc. Is there some place I can get a template they can start with? Microsoft Office Online has a TON of templates for download that you can use. You can browse by category or filter by product: Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
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• Learn More about Word 2008 for mac with these Help Pages
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